Example sentences of "[noun sg] [noun pl] be give a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | More than 5,000 fur coats were given a ceremonial burial at a secret grave in Britain by the anti-fur pressure group Lynx . |
| 2 | Welfare services are given a promotional role taking into account social inequalities and the need for universal provisions . |
| 3 | HOSPITAL patients were given a COLD lunch yesterday — because the cooks were too busy preparing a HOT one for a royal visit . |
| 4 | THE CHANCELLOR 'S package of employment measures was given a less than effusive welcome yesterday . |
| 5 | The inquisitive 10 and 12 year olds were given a guided tour of the £33 million centre , a joint development between Marks & Spencer , Safeway and Edinburgh District Council . |
| 6 | TRADERS have protested to the BBC and ITV that television and radio weather forecasts are giving a false picture of the Yorkshire Coast . |
| 7 | Teachers were prevented from joining any Polish cultural or Catholic societies , and German language teachers were given a special bonus if they volunteered for work in Polish-speaking districts . |